The Invisible Heart Social Impact Bonds: Where Capitalism and Charity Intersect
This documentary provides an expansive and compelling overview into the world of social impact bonds (SIBs). THE INVISIBLE HEART calls into question the responsibilities of governments and private citizens as it follows many stakeholders' viewpoints on this innovative social endeavor: policymakers, billionaire investors, under-resourced nonprofit leaders, professors and most importantly, those who need this help the most.
Through an observational and character-driven framework, THE INVISIBLE HEART educates on what happens when social services and venture capital collide.
Official Selection at the Doc Edge Film Festival.
Running Time
81 mins
Year
2018
Kanopy ID
6625898
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